EmeraldNYL

EmeraldNYL BSN, RN

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  1. IF for some reason you COULDN'T be a CRNA what area of nursing...

    EmeraldNYL replied to Roland's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well, I'm still working on my ICU experience and am just a CRNA wannabe, but I really can't see myself working at the bedside in an ICU forever. So, if CRNA school wasn't an option, I would probably...

  2. ICU websites

    EmeraldNYL replied to gwenith's topic in MICU, SICU

    Here is a wonderful site on hemodynamic monitoring:

  3. Accelerated BSN number of credits

    EmeraldNYL replied to pnurseuwm's topic in General Students

    I did a 12 month accelerated BSN and my program was divided into 4 quarters. We took about 5 classes each quarter, so I guess it was about 18 credits. It was a really hectic year, both financially,...

  4. New to ICU

    EmeraldNYL replied to Mayflye's topic in MICU, SICU

    Oh geez, I never meant for this to become a discussion of med-surg nurses vs. ICU nurses. I know med-surg nurses have a hard job, and no, I wouldn't want to do it either. The reason people say "If...

  5. New to ICU

    EmeraldNYL replied to Mayflye's topic in MICU, SICU

    I just started as a new grad in a MICU in Oct. so I know how you feel!! I just go home and read about everything new I saw that day. And don't be afraid to ask lots of questions!! Does your...

  6. What does your post name reflect about you?

    EmeraldNYL replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm, well, my eyes are green, I love emeralds, and my initals are

  7. Honesty in the interview for those who want to be CRNA, need an ICU perspective....

    EmeraldNYL replied to Roland's topic in MICU, SICU

    Roland, why are you asking all of these questions on your wife's behalf? Why doesn't she get on the board and ask them herself? I'm a new grad who wants to go to CRNA school, and when asked the...

  8. Am I alone in liking being a nurse?

    EmeraldNYL replied to Shotzie's topic in General Nursing

    SmilingBluEyes-- thanks for the advice. I am glad to hear that there are nurses out there who have been at this a long time and still like what they

  9. Am I alone in liking being a nurse?

    EmeraldNYL replied to Shotzie's topic in General Nursing

    I soooo admire nurses that can work at the bedside for 20 years, we need more nurses like them!! My preceptor at my new job has been an ICU nurse for 15 years at the same hospital, I have no idea how...

  10. Am I alone in liking being a nurse?

    EmeraldNYL replied to Shotzie's topic in General Nursing

    I like being a nurse!! However, I am a new grad and just started work in October so there's LOTS of time for that to change. I can't see myself as a bedside nurse forever; eventually I would like to...

  11. HELP!!! (me as RN?)

    EmeraldNYL replied to Future-Male-RN?'s topic in New Jersey Nursing

    There are lots of male nurses (even though women are still the majority). I work in an ICU and probably 30% of our staff are male (and yes, they are straight). Nursing is becoming a more popular...

  12. Best pay for RN's when cost of living is factored into the equation...

    EmeraldNYL replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I really can't complain about my salary in relation to my cost of living here in Philly. Of course I wish I made more money, but don't we all? The truth is, I make more money then many of...

  13. Which Icu?

    EmeraldNYL replied to RNBEAUTY2003's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I work in a MICU and trust me, I don't just turn, suction, and clean do do. I work at a Level I trauma center where several of our MICU nurses have gone on to anesthesia school. In my MICU, we deal...

  14. Nursing in the City or Suburbs?

    EmeraldNYL replied to Kristy01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I work at a city hospital now and love it. I have no problem finding a parking garage but it is rather expensive, luckily the hospital provides us with reduced cost parking

  15. disclose CRNA dream/goal on nursing interview??

    EmeraldNYL replied to kc_jellybean's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Don't tell. If they ask, be vague and say that you are very motivated and hope to continue to advance in your career. Phrase it in a way so that they know you are a go-getter, but they aren't afraid...

  16. PA catheter Quiz

    EmeraldNYL replied to gwenith's topic in MICU, SICU

    Whoo hoo, 7/10 right! What a neat quiz,

  17. Medical School after NP?

    EmeraldNYL replied to Dave ARNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I say go for it. My fiance is in DO school and he really likes the whole holistic aspect that DO's have. But, are you willing to sacrifice everything for med school? Four more years of school, a...

  18. I got in! I got in! I got in!

    EmeraldNYL replied to louloubell1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Awesome!!! You will have to let us know how school goes. When do you

  19. Drexel Univ ACE Program

    EmeraldNYL replied to Kristy01's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I graduated this past October from the ACE program, what do you want to know?? Come up with a list of specific questions, PM me and I'll be happy to answer them. Be prepared to work hard. The info....

  20. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    EmeraldNYL replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Never smoke marijuana soaked in formaldehyde and laced with PCP. You WILL go crazy, and will probably end up intubated in the

  21. Why Shouldn't I Tell?

    EmeraldNYL replied to kmchugh's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    So if you aren't supposed to tell people of your goals, who should you ask for a recommendation letter from? I know that many schools ask for a recommendation letter from a current work supervisor....

  22. Accelerated program grads, I need UR expertise!

    EmeraldNYL replied to msmay's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey, I just finished a one year accelerated BSN program last September. The program wasn't hard to get accepted into to, the minimum requirements were a 2.75 GPA plus all the necessary science...

  23. KAplan Prep Review

    EmeraldNYL replied to Trauma Tom's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks for the tip Tom, I'm looking to take the GRE soon as well but definitely do not want to shell out over a grand for the prep course. Maybe the online course is the way to

  24. GRE/MAT prep.??

    EmeraldNYL posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    What books/ study materials would you all recommend for preparing for the GRE or MAT (I plan to take both)? Did anyone take the Kaplan or Princeton review course?? They are so expensive, so I am...

  25. BSN sophomore standing for CRNA apps

    EmeraldNYL replied to MJB's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Good decision MJB!! And college is not a drag!! It can be a ton of fun-- where else can you walk down the hall and have all of your friends right there? Sometimes I miss all of the social...